CAS Mix Up April's Monthly Picks

Wow - we just loved seeing how everyone embraced

the Rubber Band Technique this month! So many interesting methods and designs!

It was very difficult for us to narrow down the list for Top Pick and Outstanding Designs!

Our Top Pick for April

Jane

We love how Jane made her  Rubber Band inking become the vine the sweet monkey is swinging through! A beautiful CAS one layer design with the rounded corner for added interest and such beautiful coloring!

Congratulations, Jane

Make sure to grab the "Top Pick" badge below.

And more Outstanding Designs

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Congratulations to Izzy, Colleen, Helen, Margaret, Maria,

Susan, Cathy, Sandie, and Mary

Make sure to grab your badge below.

May's challenge starts in a few days.  See you on May 1st!

CAS Mix Up April Reminder

There's still time to play!

April Rubber Bands Videos:

Rubber Band Technique by Loll Thompson (7:40)

Rubber Band Technique by The Serene Stamper (9:30)

Rubber Band Background Technique by Gina K (5:22)

Stampin' Up Rubber Band Technique by Crafty Hippy (6:43)   

Please follow the challenge rules:

• Cards only
• CAS design (clean and simple) - definition on sidebar
• Include all three components listed on challenge badge
• Include link to challenge in your entry post
• Enter up to three (3) times

Thank you!!

Hideko

(Guest Designer)

Rubber Band Technique, Stamping, and Die-cutting


Julia
(host)

Rubber Band Technique, Stamping, Stenciling

Loll

Alcohol Inks, Acetate, Smooshing, Die-cutting, Rubber Band Technique,
Heat Embossing, Stamping

Bonnie

Using Rubber Band Stamping, Heat Embossing, Sponging (Emboss Resist), Stamping and Die Cuts

Nancy

Rubber Band Brayering + Stamping + Acrylic Block Stamping with DI's and Die Cuts.

Joanna

Rubber Band, Masking, Heat Embossing, Ink Blending, Die-Cuts and Stamping

Mac

Rubber Band, Stamping, Die Cutting, Heat embossing and Water Colours

The challenge is open until April 24th.

Winner and Outstanding Designs will be announced on April 28th.

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CAS Mix Up April Challenge

 Welcome to the April CAS Mix Up Challenge!

And Happy Easter to everyone that is celebrating today.

Check out the Top Picks from March's Acetate challenge HERE, including

Jenny & Ina --- our 2nd Birthday Celebration winner's of $25 gift certificate

for Simon Says Stamp.

  I'm excited to be hosting the challenge this month and can't wait to see the cards you create!

This month I'd like you to use the Rubber Band Technique.

I had never heard of this technique, but several of the Design Team have and perhaps you have as well.

Basically, you wrap different sizes of elastic bands around acrylic blocks or brayers.  Then you ink them up, or color them with markers, spritz with water and press or roll the bands onto a panel.  Or you can ink them with Versamark and emboss the design.

Check out all of the Design Team's creations below for some inspiration.

We have several videos linked below to help you visualize the process if you are not familiar with it.

Remember to keep it all clean and simple leaving lots of open space on your card!

We also extend a hearty welcome to Hideko (Papercraft Boutique) - our very talented Guest Designer for April!

April Rubber Bands Videos:

Rubber Band Technique by Loll Thompson (7:40)

Rubber Band Technique by The Serene Stamper (9:30)

Rubber Band Background Technique by Gina K (5:22)

Stampin' Up Rubber Band Technique by Crafty Hippy (6:43)   

Please follow the challenge rules:

• Cards only
• CAS design (clean and simple) - definition on sidebar
• Include all three components listed on challenge badge
• Include link to challenge in your entry post
• Enter up to three (3) times

Thank you!!

Hideko
(Guest Designer)

Using Rubber Band Technique, Stamping, Heat Embossing and Die Cutting

Julia
(host)

Rubber Band Technique, water coloring, stamping, twine, Wink of Stella


Loll

Rubber Band Technique, Heat Embossing, Die-cutting, Sponging, Stamping


Bonnie

Using Rubber Band Stamping, Inking with Markers, Stamping, Watercolor and Die Cuts

Nancy

Rubber Band Heat Embossing Technique + Stamping + Die Cuts

Joanna

Rubber Band, Die Cutting, Monoprinting, Stamping

Mac

The challenge is open until April 24th.

Winner and Outstanding Designs will be announced on April 28th.

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